May Conduct In-House Airworthiness Inspections, Approvals

Aero-News learned this week Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd., the US subsidiary of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in Switzerland, earned FAA recognition as an Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representative (ODAR) to support its PC-12 program.

"The FAA's designation of Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd. as an ODAR is a strong testament to our excellent quality and the high expertise of our team," said Patrick Wiesner, Vice President Production.

The ODAR designation authorizes Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd. to determine the conformity of the inspection, certification and issuance of the recurrent Standard Airworthiness Certification for US registered and non-US manufactured aircraft; to include airworthiness of the Pilatus aircraft, engines and their parts on behalf of the FAA.

"This achievement increases the flexibility and efficiency of our organization allowing Pilatus to continue to meet goals and customer expectations of quality," says Thomas Hunziker, President and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd.

Pilatus performs avionics modifications and completions of the PC-12 at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, CO. Representatives with the company state the ODAR designation will allow Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd. to continue to maintain the highest level of quality standards for which the Swiss-based company is well-known.

Established in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is the world's leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is a privately held company employing over 1,300 people. Pilatus provides aircraft and aviation services worldwide for the general aviation, commercial, training, utility, and special mission markets.

FMI: www.pilatus-aircraft.com